Tottiford and Trenchford Reservoirs

Updated: May 31, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Newton Abbot
Postcode:
TQ13 9PA
Parking:

Designated free South West Lakes Trust car parks serving the reservoir complex. Can get busy. Information boards often present.

Distance:
3.20 miles
Time:
1.50 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

Terrain: Generally well-defined, mostly level paths and tracks that circumnavigate Tottiford Reservoir. Surfaces are typically compacted earth, gravel, or woodland floor. Can be muddy and uneven in places, especially after rain or on less formal connecting paths between reservoirs. Some gentle undulations but no steep climbs for the basic Tottiford loop. Routes including Trenchford can involve more varied and rugged terrain.

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